Volunteer: Food Box Distribution VolunteerWhat You’ll Do As a Food Box Distribution Volunteer, you’ll be the first point of contact for our senior clients, helping distribute nutritious food through our Senior Hunger Program. You’ll support the team with all aspects of the distribution process—from preparing items for pickup to assisting neighbors with loading boxes into their vehicles. Your presence helps ensure a welcoming, organized, and efficient experience for everyone. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with people, staying active, and making a direct impact in the community. What You Need Strong customer service and interpersonal skills Ability to work collaboratively with staff and other volunteers Willingness to take initiative and adapt to changing needs Comfort with basic physical tasks like lifting and bending A mindset of listening, learning, and growthPhysical Demands & Environment Ability to lift up to 30 pounds Standing and walking for the duration of the shift Bending, twisting, and reaching Working in a warehouse/distribution setting with cement flooring Exposure to varying noise levels and temperaturesSchedule and Flexibility Frequency: Weekly Duration: 3-hour shift Commitment: At least 6 months Location: 7101 Winnetka Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 Available Shifts: Tuesdays 12pm - 3pmFridays 9am - 12pmTraining and Support We’ll provide onboarding to help you feel confident in your role You’ll be trained and supported by your Volunteer Supervisor Additional training provided for warehouse support tasks as neededCommunication Most communication outside your volunteer shift will take place via email Volunteers will receive regular updates and instructions from their volunteer supervisor Open lines of communication for questions and feedbackNext Steps: Click "Respond" and complete the required initiative questions. Someone from Second Harvest Heartland will contact you to schedule a fit discussion.Second Harvest Heartland conducts background checks on all volunteers in this position. We reserve the right to decline a volunteer, or dismiss a current volunteer, based on the results of the background check. Volunteer Activity: Direct Neighbor Support What You’ll Do As a Food Box Distribution Volunteer, you’ll be the first point of contact for our senior clients, helping distribute nutritious food through our Senior Hunger Program. You’ll support the team with all aspects of the distribution process—from preparing items for pickup to assisting neighbors with loading boxes into their vehicles. Your presence helps ensure a welcoming, organized, and efficient experience for everyone. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with people, staying active, and making a direct impact in the community. What You Need Strong customer service and interpersonal skills Ability to work collaboratively with staff and other volunteers Willingness to take initiative and adapt to changing needs Comfort with basic physical tasks like lifting and bending A mindset of listening, learning, and growthPhysical Demands & Environment Ability to lift up to 30 pounds Standing and walking for the duration of the shift Bending, twisting, and reaching Working in a warehouse/distribution setting with cement flooring Exposure to varying noise levels and temperaturesSchedule and Flexibility Frequency: Weekly Duration: 3-hour shift Commitment: At least 6 months Location: 7101 Winnetka Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 Available Shifts: Tuesdays 12pm - 3pmFridays 9am - 12pmTraining and Support We’ll provide onboarding to help you feel confident in your role You’ll be trained and supported by your Volunteer Supervisor Additional training provided for warehouse support tasks as neededCommunication Most communication outside your volunteer shift will take place via email Volunteers will receive regular updates and instructions from their volunteer supervisor Open lines of communication for questions and feedbackNext Steps: Click "Respond" and complete the required initiative questions. Someone from Second Harvest Heartland will contact you to schedule a fit discussion.Second Harvest Heartland conducts background checks on all volunteers in this position. We reserve the right to decline a volunteer, or dismiss a current volunteer, based on the results of the background check. Volunteer Activity: Direct Neighbor Support Open Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 55428 Allow Groups: No |